The 25 funniest tweets about the VP debate

Vice President Joe Biden shifted from laughter to sternness while debating U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan Thursday night, much to the delight of followers on Twitter and social media. See highlights from the debate.

People also commented on challenger Paul Ryan's frequent sips of water

The one and only vice-presidential debate was held in Danville, Kentucky

(CNN) -- When he wasn't laughing, Joe Biden sounded like a belligerent old man.

Paul Ryan sipped from a cup and looked like a beleaguered altar boy.

Fair or not, those were just two characterizations of Thursday's vice presidential debate on Twitter, where a Greek chorus of jokesters kept up a witty commentary throughout the 90-minute throwdown. As with any live TV event in the social media age, the people of Twitter let no gaffe or verbal tic go unnoticed.

Here are 25 of our favorites:

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Biden: A bunch of 'malarkey'

GuyEndoreKaiser -- Tonight's debate is scheduled for ninety minutes, but Paul Ryan is already claiming he can finish in fifty something.

Ana Marie Cox -- I actually happen to have "malarkey" in the drinking game! Oh geez...

Jill Morris ‏‪-- The VP candidates get to sit because they're exhausted from standing up for our values. ‪#VPDebate